The Human Body

In this KS2 Science quiz we take a look inside the human body when we study the its organs and systems, and some other parts of our anatomy.

When we look at how the human body works we are studying its anatomy. Everything you do each day depends on your amazing human body. We are made from cells which group together to form tissues. These tissues then make up different organs. Where would we be without our organs? Could you think without your brain, or breathe without your lungs? Organs work together in systems. Our mouths, stomachs and intestines are just some of the organs in our digestive systems. Just try eating a delicious apple without them!

The human body can be very mysterious. How much do you know about what goes on inside? Test your knowledge of anatomy with this Human Body quiz.

1.

Which parts of the body allow us to move?

Muscles

Joints

Skeleton

All of the above

You use your joints, muscles and skeleton in order to move - they wouldn't work without each other

2.

Which of these organs is part of the digestive system?

Small intestine

Heart

Eyes

Kidneys

The heart is part of the circulatory system

3.

Approximately how many permanent teeth do humans have?

12

20

26

32

Humans have about 32 permanent teeth, but only around 20 milk teeth

4.

Which of these is not an organ?

Brain

Red blood cell

Stomach

Lung

An organ is a collection of tissues which share the same function - a tissue is made of many cells, rather than a single cell, so a blood cell cannot be an organ

5.

How many types of teeth do humans have?

One

Two

Three

Four

Humans have premolars, molars, canines and incisors

6.

Which of these is true?

Every part of the body is an organ, except the skeleton

Only internal body parts are organs

An organ is a body part which has a specific function (job)

An organ is another word for a sense

The organs each do different jobs - the heart pumps blood around the body, the stomach starts to digest food... etc.

7.

Which of these words correctly describes the lungs?

Rigid

Spongy

Tough

Unimportant

Lungs appear spongy because they are full of hundreds of millions of tiny air sacs called alveoli

8.

Which of these organs is not part of the circulatory system?

Heart

Brain

Lungs

Blood vessels

The brain is the hub of the central nervous system

9.

Which of these is not a system in the human body?

The nervous system

The immune system

The contraflow system

The reproductive system

Contraflow systems are used to control traffic!

10.

Which teeth are used for grinding food?

Molars

Incisors

Canines

All of the above

The incisors are for biting and cutting pieces of food - the canines are used to tear food, particularly meat